Question 1

does the adrenal gland need to be removed with kidney cancer surgery?

Accepted Answer

No: The adrenal gland is a small but very important organ that sits on top of each kidney.  During kidney cancer surgery, it has been traditionally removed as part of the surgery to remove the kidney cancer. However, there is a lot of recent data to show that it does not need to be removed with the kidney as long as certain criteria are met such as size of the kidney tumor, location of tumor, etc.

Question 2

recent stage 1 kidney cancer, kidney  removed. 6 months later, follow up scans showed clear. shortly after, a tiny tumor appears in salivary gland. how likely is that the result of spread from previous kidney tumor? why didn't recent scans catch it?

Accepted Answer

: The tumor in salivary gland is unlikely to be related to kidney cancer. Scans can show lesions only if a lesion is present in the area examined. It is unlikely that you had a scan of your head during work-up of kidney cancer.
Wish you good health!

Question 3

8 weeks of abdo/pelvic bloating , inflamed lower back, glands up - arms, neck, groin & sore throat blood not showing signs of infection or cancer mri ok?

Accepted Answer

You need to see doct: A doctor's visit is necessary to help you. You have a lot of medical complaints and i wonder why? So go see your gp and he/she can explain to you what, if anything is wrong. Drinking alcohol so frequently can cause more than half of these problems. So cut that down first and then we can try to help you further.

Question 4

what could clear tissue in urine mean? 74 yr old with one kidney removed due to cancer as well as bladder infections.

Accepted Answer

Not sure what: Clear tissue may mean, but it is time to get a urne analysis and some blood work, and then decision about imaging or cystoscopy. You did not say if it was the kidney, its pelvis or ureter that was cancer. I would definitely call or visit your urologist.

Question 5

when one donates a kidney is the adrenal gland also removed?

Accepted Answer

No: But you can live quite well with only one adrenal.

Question 6

is it ok to use green caffeine if you have had a kidney removed due to cancer?

Accepted Answer

Questionable: The kidney removal is not the main concern. There are mixed thoughts in the medical community about the benefits of green caffeine. There may be varied amounts, and possible toxicity.

Question 7

can you tell me if you get your kidney removed do you also get the acompaniing adrenal gland removed?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: It depends on the reason the kidney was removed. If for a large kidney cancer, especially in the upper 1/2 of the kidney the adrenal is often removed with the specimen. For other conditions (especially benign ones) the adrenal is not usually removed. If removed, the opposite adrenal will be sufficient for the needed metabolic activities, if it is normal.

Question 8

could a slow growing nodule on my kidney be cancer? it has been slowly growing for the past 6 years. should i have it removed? only 2.6 cm now

Accepted Answer

Maybe: A growing nodule, even if slow growing, can be very serious. These are complex issues, and symptoms like these deserve a full evaluation in person by your health care provider.

Question 9

i was informed i have a "low density" 6mm lesion on my kidney. does this mean its a cyst or cancer? i am really worried. are lesions on the kidney common? is low density a good thing?

Accepted Answer

: A low density lesion 0.6 cm in the kidney is usually a cyst and radiologist can make the call. If there is any doubt, radiologist will ask for an adjunct study such as ultrasound, CT with IV contrast or repeat the study in 3-6 months.

Question 10

when you have a kidney removed do thay leave the adreanal glands behind?

Accepted Answer

Good question: It depends on the reason the kidney was removed.  If for a large kidney cancer, especially in the upper 1/2 of the kidney the adrenal is often removed with the specimen.  For other conditions (especially benign ones) the adrenal is not usually removed.  If removed, the opposite adrenal will be sufficient for the need metabolic activities if it is normal.

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8 weeks of abdo/pelvic bloating , inflamed lower back, glands up - arms, neck, groin & sore throat blood not showing signs of infection or cancer mri ok?

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What could clear tissue in urine mean? 74 yr old with one kidney removed due to cancer as well as bladder infections.

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When one donates a kidney is the adrenal gland also removed?

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Is it ok to use green caffeine if you have had a kidney removed due to cancer?

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Can you tell me if you get your kidney removed do you also get the acompaniing adrenal gland removed?

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Could a slow growing nodule on my kidney be cancer? it has been slowly growing for the past 6 years. should i have it removed? only 2.6 cm now

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I was informed i have a "low density" 6mm lesion on my kidney. does this mean its a cyst or cancer? i am really worried. are lesions on the kidney common? is low density a good thing?

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When you have a kidney removed do thay leave the adreanal glands behind?

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